Oaks and Votes

Last year I decided that I’d start some oak trees from acorns.  I was inspired to do so based on a 7-inch oak seedling I planted at our river home in 2007.  You may recall that it was the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. To commemorate that occasion, Queen Read more

Stoking the Fires of Hate

If you’re like me, you’ve recoiled with the assassination attempts on Donald Trump.  Who wouldn’t?  Except possibly the most bitter and despicable people who wish the worst for those with whom they disagree politically.  Trump may be the most despised man his detractors have ever known.  They include the members Read more

Woes of a Policy Wonk

Like many voters today, I’m deeply troubled about the direction of our country.  We’re simply on the wrong track.  Our economy is a mess because we’ve voted for people who constantly manipulate the free enterprise system.  Most of them have a Robin Hood complex, whereby they “rob from the rich Read more

“Grab My Bag”

It’s so easy to take your health for granted, until you don’t have it.  A doctor raised me so, from my first years, I understood the importance of staying heathy.  This was reinforced by real life stories about the consequences otherwise.  Moreover, Dad did all of our healthcare.  I recall Read more